A year of the world’s best beaches
An interactive feature on CNN Travel.
Bleu Belize, II; By Santa Aguila Foundation
Bleu Belize, II; is an image from Santa Aguila Foundation.
Coastal Care 2017: In Numbers and Achievements
Our deepest gratitude and thanks to our immensely talented and highly inspiring contributors of 2017.
— Santa Aguila Foundation – Coastal Care.
According To Scientists, Visiting The Beach Can Change Your Brain In An Incredible Way
That incredible feeling of peace and calmness that you experience at the beach is now being referred to as “blue space.” That’s what scientists have dubbed the effect that the combination of soothing smells and sounds of water have on your brain. The blue space is enough to make you feel at ease in a hypnotic sort of way.
The World’s 50 Best Beaches
Beaches in Africa, Europe, Asia, North and South America (‘and everywhere in between’) have been ranked according to five criteria: sheer untouched beauty, remoteness, sand and water quality, annual days of sunshine, and average annual temperature.
Chiaroscuro; By Santa Aguila Foundation
Chiaroscuro, is an image from Santa Aguila Foundation.
Ranked: The World’s 50 Best Beaches
Welcome to paradise: the 50 best beaches in the world. To create this spectacular list, FlightNetwork — Canada’s largest online travel website — consulted with 632 top travel professionals, including journalists, editors, bloggers and agencies and had them vote on their favorites.
Punta de Lobos and Noosa declared World Surfing Reserves
The Chilean big wave surf break of Punta de Lobos and the idyllic Australian point break of Noosa have been officially declared the 9th and 10th World Surfing Reserves, respectively.
Amed Beach, Bali
Amed Beach has a second name, one that becomes clearer once you walk to the coast and notice the dark volcanic sand. The gorgeous beach is also dubbed “Black Beauty” for its inky coastline.